Flumin' Kohala - Kayak the Ditch

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Kayak the famed Kohala Ditch on the Big Island. This is a truly unique Hawaiian adventure that takes you into the verdant mountains of Kohala. Hand-drilled and blasted out of solid rock around 110 years ago, the Kohala Ditch is a system of tunnels, concrete channels and elevated flumes that once supplied millions of gallons of freshwater to the Kohala sugarcane plantations. Hundreds of men were involved in its construction and many perished. Up until today, the Kohala Ditch is a symbol of engineering skill and human determination.

Flumin’ Kohala offers you the chance to explore this marvelous irrigation system and the pristine Hawaiian landscape it crosses. On a leisurely 3-mile kayak float you will get to see waterfalls, streams and access lush private lands that are home to other natural and man-made wonders. This tour is as much fun as it is educational and is the perfect Hawaiian eco tour for families and groups of friends.

Tour Highlights:

Kayak the historic Kohala Ditch, an irrigation system that was hand-wrought over a century ago
Seated in four-man kayaks, you will float through thousand-foot tunnels dripping with spring water
Quietly meander through lush forests by way of winding concrete channels

Gallery

Kayak Boarding

Kohala Ditch

Bridge

View from Tunnel

Inside Tunnel

Tunnel Exit

Special Instructions

Where and When:: Four tour times are available: 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 12:15 pm & 1:15 pm. Check in 30 minutes prior to tour time.
Check-in location is in the quaint plantation village of Hawi: 55-517 Hawi Road, Hawi, HI 96719 View Map

During Covid Precautions, upon your arrival please stay in your vehicle. You will be greeted by a tour guide who will give you a health screen and check you in.
Requirements:: Participants must sign a liability waiver. Youths under age 14 must have an adult accompany them on the tour. Anyone under the age of 18 will be required to complete their own Voluntary Participation Agreement and Waiver and have their parent or legal guardian sign the form for them.
Restrictions:: Minimum age is 5 years old.
Although each kayak is rated up to 1,200 pounds, the limit for each individual rider is a maximum of 300 pounds.
All guests must be in reasonably good health and must be able to walk over uneven ground and sit for at least one hour in an upright position without back support. This tour is not for those with back or neck problems, expectant mothers, or those fearful of dark, confined places, getting wet, or good fun. Tours occur in an isolated environment and immediate medical attention may not be available.
It is STRONGLY recommended you consult your physician before participation if you have any of the following: heart disease/cardiac conditions, hemophilia, are taking blood thinning medications, have epilepsy/seizure disorders, asthma, diabetes, are insulin dependent, are pregnant or think you may be, have severe allergic reactions, or have had severe recent, reoccurring, or existing injuries including but not limited to back, join, and neck issues.

You will not be allowed on tour if you are under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or legal drugs that impair you and/or are subject to severe anxiety attacks (especially triggered by dark and/or confined spaces).

COVID ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS
All guests will be required to wear a face covering (i.e. mask, bandana, neck gaiter) while on the property (including during tours). All guests are advised to follow social distancing guidelines on the property, working to keep a minimum of 6ft. away from others when possible.
Out of state & Inter-Island Travelers- Must provide 72- hour negative Covid- 19 test or documentation providing the date of arrival on Hawaii Island that proofs the traveler has completed the mandatory 14- day quarantine ( flight itineraries, hotel receipt, airline tickets, Safe Travels certificate of 14- day quarantine completion.)
Local residents from the Big Island ONLY must provide proof of residency with a Hawaii State Driver's license/ Hawaii State ID upon arrival. If Big Island resident has recently traveled off island, must provide a 72-hour negative Covid test.
Special Notes:: Tour Rating: Easy – off-road van tour, 10 minute walk alongside the ditch and across an elevated flume followed by a leisurely kayak float.
There is no white water on this tour. It is a leisurely float with very little paddling conducted at about the same rate as a casual walk down the street.
No swimming knowledge is required. Should you fall into the ditch, simply stand up. The water is only knee deep.
Operation Days:: Operates Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Duration:: 3 hours
Vendor:: Flumin Kohala
Island:: Big Island
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Total : $0.00

Qty.	Description	Price
	Per Adult (12 yrs+)	$141.36
	Per Child (5-11 yrs)	$78.53

*	ALL FEES INCLUDED Operates Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

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